About Educational Leadership

Guided by the belief that the most important purposes of schooling are teaching and learning, the programs in educational leadership are designed to develop effective educational leaders. Students are guided in their personal development of a vision of excellence in schooling. Research-based studies of educational policy, instructional leadership, management skills, and effective schools as well as studies of successful innovations in practice characterize the programs. The college offers an educational leadership program leading to a master of education degree (M.Ed.), and a non-degree program leading to Florida certification in educational leadership is also available.

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership

Advanced graduate studies support the development of educational leaders
with knowledge, vision, and skills. To support the improvement of
education through a variety of leadership roles, the College of
Education and Human Services offers a
program leading to the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree in
educational leadership. The interdisciplinary program draws from a
number of departments and other instructional resources of the
university and incorporates advanced techniques in individual
assessment. • Learn about the Doctoral Program

Master of Education in Educational Leadership

Five concentrations are available in the educational leadership program at the master's level. Programs of study in each of the degree tracks consist of the following elements: the six-hour graduate core requirement of the College (or equivalent graduate level course work); specified courses in educational leadership; course(s) in a subject area specialization; and a practicum or program electives.

Advanced Teaching and LearningThis
concentration is intended for those students who wish to obtain a
master's degree and assume leadership roles in educational institutions,
do not desire the Florida Educational Leadership Certificate, and wish
to work in PK- 12 settings.

The Athletic Administration track is designed for individuals who aspire
to obtain careers in athletic administration at educational
institutions. Today’s athletic administrator must be well prepared to
work in a diverse and challenging environment. As interscholastic and
intercollegiate athletics continue to grow, so does the demand for
trained professionals equipped with the necessary skills to provide
positive leadership in those unique and specific educational settings.

Educational Technology LeadershipThe
graduate degree in Educational Technology Leadership is a master's
program that encourages students to improve their professional practice
using learning theory, technology, and leadership skills.

Higher Education AdministrationThis
concentration is intended for those students who wish to obtain a
master's degree and assume leadership roles in higher education and other post secondary
educational settings, do not desire the Florida Educational Leadership
Certificate, and wish to work in higher education and continuing
education.

This concentration is a state-approved program that carries the endorsement for educational leadership needed by teachers who wish to move into administration in the public school system. The program consists of 39 semester hours of core major and elective requirements. One year of teaching experience and a valid teaching certificate are required.

Educational Leadership (Certificate)The educational leadership certificate program is intended for individuals seeking professional certification in the area of educational leadership (Pre-K through 12). The program of study includes the Florida educational leadership core curriculum required for certification.

Admission Requirements

University requirements:

A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S.
institution or its equivalent from a foreign institution with a GPA of
3.0 or higher in all work attempted in the last 60 credit hours of
undergraduate study.

1. Official transcripts from all attended institutions 2. Written statement identifying: • professional and career goals • aspiration 3. Current resume 4. Three letters of recommendation (using UNF's online reference system)

1. Official transcripts from all attended institutions 2. Written statement identifying: • professional and career goals • aspiration 3. Current resume 4. Three letters of recommendation (using UNF's online reference system) one from a school administrator 5.
Copy of teaching certificate or statement of eligibility: At least one
(1) year of successful full-time teaching experience in a public or
private school, three (3) years preferred.